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All-USA Academic Team Awarded $100,000 in Scholarships

Twenty college students have been named to the prestigious 2020 All-USA Academic Team and will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.

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Top Transfer Students Named 2020 New Century Transfer Scholars

Forty-nine college students have been named 2020 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars and will each receive a $2,250 scholarship.

International Officers with Catalyst Logo

Things Change, but Catalyst Remains the Same

We call our annual convention Catalyst for a reason—it gives us momentum individually and collectively. We come, we learn, and we take what we have learned back to our campuses and communities. In the past, Catalyst has been in a finite location; but for the first time ever, Catalyst will be wherever you are.

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Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 123 colleges and universities to its 2020 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to support transfer students.

Senior College Transfer Fair

Get the Most from PTK Catalyst’s College Fair

When it comes to college transfer, it’s good to explore your options. There’s no better place to do that than at the Senior College Transfer Fair at PTK Catalyst, the largest transfer fair in the nation. Check out best practices that will help you get the most out of the experience.

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Jump In: Why to Run for Regional Office this Spring

If I could give any PTK member a word of advice it is to jump in and RUN! You get more out of PTK the more you are involved, and PTK has so much to offer!

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Grand Rapids Community College President Bill Pink Joins PTK Presidential Advisory Board

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Bill Pink, president of Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan, to its Presidential Advisory Board.

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Willis Joins PTK Presidential Advisory Board

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Daria Willis, president of Everett Community College in Washington, to its Presidential Advisory Board.

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Woodward Hines to Receive Alliance for Educational Excellence Award

Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) is the 2020 recipient of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) Alliance for Educational Excellence Award. The award will be presented during PTK’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

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Boggs, Van Atter Elected to Lead Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors

Dr. George Boggs and Pattie Van Atter have been re-elected to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Board of Directors.

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Chipps to Serve on Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees

Dr. Michael Chipps, President Emeritus of Northeast Community College in Nebraska, has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation Board of Trustees.

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10 College Presidents to Receive Bennett Lifetime Achievement Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 10 retiring college presidents and chancellors with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award during PTK Catalyst 2020, the Society’s annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

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26 to Receive Distinguished College Administrator Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 26 college administrators with Distinguished College Administrator Awards during PTK Catalyst 2020, the Society’s annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

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13 College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 13 college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2020, the Society’s annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

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28 College Presidents to Receive Paragon Award for New Presidents

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 28 college presidents with the Paragon Award for New Presidents during PTK Catalyst 2020, the Society’s annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

PTK members with Tyler McKenzie

In and out. In and out. Just go in and leave.

Phi Theta Kappa’s REACH Rewards program is about more than percentages. It’s an opportunity to change someone’s life for the better. Hear one student’s perspective.

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Phi Theta Kappa Celebrates 611 Chapters for Outstanding Growth

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is recognizing 609 chapters for their efforts to bring the life-changing benefits and opportunities of PTK membership to even more students on their campuses in 2019.

Jenna and Sea Turtles

Taking Charge of the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Human beings are developing dangerously reliant relationships with pollutants – plastic being one. Learn how International Vice President Jenna Santacroce believes we can all make a positive impact on this crisis.